4 potential trade destinations for Falcons CB Jalen Collins

4 potential trade destinations for Falcons CB Jalen Collins

Even though cornerback Jalen Collins has been suspended the first 10 games of the season by the NFL, coach Dan Quinn is planning to play him during the Falcons’ preseason.

One possible explanation could be that Atlanta’s front office is trying to shop Collins for potential trade partners.

If that’s true, here are four teams that might want to make a deal.

1. Seattle Seahawks

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Richard Sherman is going nowhere, but he could use some help on the other side.

Over the last several years the Seahawks have had a rotating cast at right cornerback. Brandon Browner was a powerful hitter but was never a good cover corner. Byron Maxwell cashed in on Philadelphia in free agency and laughed all the way to the bank. DeShawn Shead and Jeremy Lane have been adequate, but neither of them are in Collins’ class.

Collins has experience playing in the same defensive system, and Pete Carroll has been known to give second chances to talented players.

The Seahawks and Falcons are on friendly terms and executed a trade on draft day, too. If Seattle is willing to part with a late-round pick, it might be worth it for it to pick up Collins for their playoff run.

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